Welcome back, everyone, this week, I would like to discuss four ways you can quiet your racing mind.
If you have ever had a day where your mind is racing so fast that you are left confused, overwhelmed, or just plain frustrated, then the four techniques I am about to discuss with you will help you take a minute and just slow everything down, at absolute least.
If you have this problem frequently, you will know that to slow your mind down even just a little is a blessing and to quiet it completely is almost a miracle.
Let me show you four ways I have found that work and still do work for me. Let’s start by discussing what causes a racing mind in the first place.
What causes a racing mind –
In most cases, when your mind is racing faster than the speed of light, it is caused by anxiety. Let me break down what anxiety is for those who do not have a clear understanding of its meaning.
According to the dictionary, it is a worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
At times it can be an Intense, excessive, or persistent worry or fear about everyday situations, which might also bring on a fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, and tiredness.
If it happens all the time in basic daily living situations, you might want to discuss this with a professional as there could be an underlying issue.
For those of you who only have anxiety on certain occasions or due to specific events, I suggest you just breathe.
Deep Breathing –
When I get overly emotional or, my anxiety starts to get out of control, one of the most effective ways to help me slow things down and quiet my mind is to stop and breathe.
If you are in a situation where you can not step away, taking a few deep breaths can be highly effective in reminding you that you have the power over yourself and that you are the boss.
If you can step away from the situation causing your anxiety, I suggest you sit somewhere, close your eyes and take calm but deep breaths. I have found that it does not take long in most cases to start feeling the effects of the breathing technique.
I also find that if you have some kind of aromatherapy to accompany the deep breathing, it proves to be much more effective, so it might be something you want to try.
I also find that if I can envision myself in another place or have reached a specific outcome in the situation, It helps immensely.
Visualization exercises –
This technique requires you to close your eyes and distract your mind by imagining that you are doing something that you love or are someplace you would like to be.
You can also envision the outcome in a specific situation or with a particular event. Imagining these kinds of things, not only slows your mind down but also requires you to focus on something other than the situation causing your anxiety or frustration.
If you ever meditate, then it is likely you have some experience doing this technique, as in many cases, it goes hand in hand with meditation. Another thing you can try is sitting outside.
Go Sit Outside –
Sitting out and connecting to nature can be very grounding and can have an effect that will leave you feeling safe and secure as you become one with nature.
If you have ever tried this, you will likely understand already the effects nature will have on your ability to be calm and slow everything down. It is something that I would suggest everyone try, especially if you are a nature lover, such as myself.
When you sit outside and then use all these techniques I have discussed, you will find that you will be completely calm and at peace with yourself and others when you are done with your session. You will also very likely have a resolution to your problem or at least be open to the resolution, should it come to you.
Music or audio techniques –
Now, for the last technique, I will suggest for you and by far one of my favorites, which is listening to music or audiobooks. Although I love to listen, I find that listening to others distracts my thoughts which can be therapeutic and relaxing.
Music or audiobooks are my way of escaping the day and finding a little peace among all the chaos. Sound therapy is an actual therapy used by professionals to help people come to a calm and peaceful state.
However, linking audio with physical movement relieves pent-up stress and anxiety and relaxes you; it can also help you come to a state of peace. An example would be an audiobook and a walk through your local park or music, and a run to burn off excess energy.
Final Thoughts –
Whether you only use one or all four of these techniques is up to you as they all work well by themselves and with each other. However, I would suggest that you try them and see how they work for you.
Dealing with anxiety, worry, fear, or frustration can be very difficult, but these methods will help keep things in check for you, so you can be the one in charge and keep things on track.
I would love to hear from you, so please let me know your thoughts in the comment section below. Until next time, Namaste.
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